TAMPA -- The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday that it has completed its study of mail processing operations at the Manasota Processing & Distribution Center.
“This was a careful review,” said District Manager David Patterson in a press release, “and we have determined that there will be no significant changes made at this time.”
“The Postal Service is facing the most critical time in its history,” Patterson noted. “Mail volume has fallen by 20 percent since 2007, causing historically high deficits.”
“We must constantly examine how we can improve our operations if we are to remain viable,” said Patterson. “Studies such as the one conducted in Manasota help us to determine where these improvements can best be made.”
Dogtoberfest set for Bradenton Farmers’ Market
BRADENTON -- Realize Bradenton’s Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market in partnership with Lucky Dogs, a local hot dog café, will host Dogtoberfest 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday during the Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market.
Registration will be 9 -10 a.m. at Lucky Dogs, 1207 3rd Ave. W. The registration fee for each participating pet is $5. All proceeds will go to support Animal Network Inc.
This fundraiser is in line with Manatee County’s recent decision to pass the first no-kill policy in Florida. The county is working to save 90 percent of dogs and cats by 2012.
For each person entering their dog, Lucky Dogs will be offering a 50-cent hot dog.
Dogtoberfest schedule of events:
n 9 – 10 a.m. Registration (at Lucky Dogs)
n 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet product and service vendor show
n 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet adoptions
n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trick-or-treating (pets and their people)
n 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet photographs (fee required)
n 11 a.m. Pet costume contest (prizes)
Information: www.BradentonFarmersMarket.com or contact Sheri at luckydog1207@yahoo.com.
Desoween IV offers family friendly haunted hike
BRADENTON -- Come to De Soto National Memorial, 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday for a family friendly historical themed haunted trail walk. Experience a unique and educational Halloween event for all ages.
This event and all activities are free to the public. So bring the kids in their costumes and have them try them out before trick or treating. Desoween will feature De Soto’s Triangle Haunted Trail Hike -- A mysterious fog has settled over De Soto National Memorial. Odd sounds and lights have been coming from the trail. Lost souls from the past wander the area looking for a way home. As you walk through the dark trails you might encounter cowboys and conquistadores, or pirates and Confederates and many more of Tampa Bay’s lost souls.
Looking to participate? Call (941) 792-0458, ext. 107.
Event admission and all activities are free. All activities are subject to change due to weather.
Humane Society offers special cat adoption prices
BRADENTON -- The Humane Society of Manatee County is offering the special adoption price of $25 for all cats 6 months and older, good through Nov. 30, 2012. All cats are spay/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. They also come with 30 days of free pet insurance. To view cats now available for adoption, visit http://humanemanatee.org/cats. The humane society is located at 2515 14th St. W., Bradenton. Information: (941) 747-8808, Ext. 313, or e-mail info@humanesocietymanatee.org.
-- Herald staff report
